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Elmo documentary

Every child I know has an joyous reaction to Elmo. My friend's baby's first word was "Elmo." Toby's all-time favorite book stars Elmo. My friend's two-year-old once sat in his stroller and just gazed at an Elmo cake in a bakery window. It's fascinating to see what a rock star (and best friend) Elmo is to children.

Being Elmo is a new, award-winning documentary about the puppeteer who created Elmo. The trailer made me tear up; "I knew that Elmo should represent love," Clash said.

My best friend's baby is embarking on his terrible twos. Whenever I'm with them and I can tell she needs to catch a break all I have to do is sing "la la la la, la la la la Elmo's World" and his attention is immediately turned towards me.

I love how you described Elmo as a rockstar and best friend... spot on.

I saw Kevin Clash (and Elmo) at the National Book Fair in 2006 and he was mesmerizing! The children in the audience had so many questions for him. He was so great with the adults and the kids. Can't wait to see this!

We also love elmo- So funny that I never thought I'd say that! I once dropped off my husband and little son so they could catch Elmo and Clash live on a cold dark night. There was no parking for miles around so I just drove until I could park and waited for them to call me to come back to get them. We'll certainly be seeing this!

That made me tear up too! It's incredible how such simple ideas can catch on and take the world over, such as a sweet character like Elmo. Who doesn't love Elmo?? def going to see that when it comes out.

Oh my gosh. So sweet. I am excited about this too! Mila is obsessed, in fact we just finished watching "A Song About Elmo" on Youtube (stars Adam Sandler). It's pretty cute...and no matter what mood Mila is in, she is just all smiles once she sees Elmo. He is like magic. xo

You always share things that make my day. I love the passion and determination the Kevin had as a young boy. That was my take away from the trailer. Thanks for letting me share the many cool things that you find. It makes me look very informed.

This totally tore me up. My Father had the pleasure of working with Kevin Clash on a tv shoot and he came home raving about what a sweet and talented person Clash was and how much joy was in the room when he/Elmo interacted with children. Maybe we'll go to see this together ;)

I ADORE Kevin Clash. I saw an interview with him many years ago and was taken with how down-to-earth, funny, well-spoken, and just awesome a guy he seemed. I remember emailing all of my friends being like "did you know the voice of Elmo is like, a really cool dude who you'd want to be friends with?" haha I totally became a fan of his! Can't wait to see this.

I saw this at the Toronto Hot Docs festival, and it made me cry! Totally see it if you get a chance...there is also a really interesting documentary about how they introduce Sesame Street into different countries - called The World According to Sesame Street - that is a fascinating look into the different cultural considerations....

My kids like elmo but aren't crazy about him like some kids are. A company I formerly worked for produced a video with Sesame Workshop that starred Elmo - it was about pediatric cancer. It was to help kids with cancer understand the process. A sad story but Elmo helped make it a little light-hearted.

I absolutely adored Elmo as a little girl - and this trailer gave me goosebumps!

"when a puppet is good and true and meanigful it's the soul of the pupputeer your seeing"

talk about a Feel Good Movie! I have to be so careful when I watch documentaries before bed because they can make so anxious (like ones about the economy or wallstreet or unjustice. I'm so filled with stress about the world that I can't sleep).

Baguette loves Elmo, and it's based entirely on the stuffed animal. This weekend we watched Sesame Street for the first time, and while my own favorite of Grover was okay for a minute or so, it provided only a brief pause between requests of "Elmo? Elmo?"

I saw this documentary at the NZ Film festival and I straight away came home and told everyone to GO SEE IT when they have the chance. it's so good and full of joy and such a testament to doing what you love and sharing the love. Clash is one amazing guy.

My son is in love with Elmo, at only 8 months. We discovered this when we showed him a Sesame Street book with Elmo on the cover, and he got the hugest grin on his face. He flipped through it, but was only interested in the pages with Elmo, not Big Bird or Grover. I chalked it up to him liking red things, but he doesn't always do that to just ANY red thing.

I would LOVE to see this. It is crazy how much little kids love Elmo. My oldest loved loved him and now my 14 month is gaining interest. It is fascinating. (This guys should be a billionaire for creating Elmo!)

My 4 month old daughter laughed for the first time when my husband showed her an Elmo doll. Of course, we bought it for her, and it is now her very favorite. She amazingly also loves to watch Elmo, and I can always extend the hated Tummy Time a bit by showing her Elmo videos while she lies there. He's magical.

one of the first things i did with my two-year-old this morning was start singing, "this is a song about elmo. elmo, elmo, elmo." (the adam sandler version—we recommend it). i'm guessing that means we're fans...

Oh I am so seeing this. In 2001 (I think) I was working at the Children's Hospital at Westmead (Sydney, Australia - still do) when Elmo and his friend made a visit. The children were drawn not just to the puppet, but to this amazing man. He created such happiness for what was some very sick children (and some sadly not here). His talent is so much more then just a red puppet with a funny vice. Will put this onto my must-see list.

I was lucky enough to meet Elmo whilst working for kids tv. When Kevin asked if I wanted just Elmo in the photo or both of them I of course said both. Kevin Clash is such a legendary puppeteer/muppeteer! I couldn't stop telling friends that it was possibly the greatest day of my life! :-)